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Australian Financial Services Licences: Broader Than You Think – Lessons from ASIC v Web3 Ventures

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July 8, 2026

The High Court's decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd [2026] HCA 21 (ASIC v Web3) is a timely reminder that the Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) regime is far broader than many advisers appreciate.

The Purpose of Lawyers in Cyber Incident Response Should be Predominant: McClure v Medibank Private Limited [2025] FCA 167

June 4, 2025

Following the October 2022 data breach, the Federal Court recently handed down its decision in McClure v Medibank on whether Medibank could claim privilege over all expert reports and communications related to its response.

Cyber Alert: Super Funds Coordinated Attack

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April 5, 2025

Multiple Australian superannuation funds have recently experienced a coordinated and targeted cyber incident.

ASIC alleges “Missing Cybersecurity Measures” against AFS Licensee – A Curse and a Blessing: Australian Securities and Investments Commission v FIIG Securities Limited ACN 085 661 632

April 4, 2025

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has brought proceedings against an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensee alleging “Missing Cybersecurity Measures” in the period prior to suffering a significant cyber incident.

Insurance in MOtion September 2024

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September 11, 2024

Welcome to Insurance in Motion! We're excited to share the latest insights and updates with you.

The High Court applies the present law regarding a duty of care to avoid pure economic loss, but it’s “unsatisfactory”: Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 25

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September 6, 2024

On 7 August 2024, the full court of the High Court of Australia (HCA) handed down its much-anticipated decision in Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] (Mallonland)[1] concerning a negligence claim for pure economic loss brought by a class action group of sorghum growers (the Growers) against Advanta Seeds (Advanta), a seed producer.

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