Linklaters Advises Global Layer One on Launch of MI Toolkit to Advance Global Tokenised Asset Infrastructure

Linklaters advised Global Layer One (GL1) on the development and launch of the Market Infrastructure (MI) Toolkit to support the evolution of global financial infrastructures for tokenised assets. The GL1 initiative brings together leading financial institutions with the support of central banks and policymakers, including the Bank of England, Banque de France, the European Central Bank and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. GL1 aims to facilitate an open and interoperable ecosystem in which tokenised assets can be transacted seamlessly across borders and to promote the development of shared standards and principles for cross-border digital asset transactions. The MI Toolkit equips market participants with a robust framework of controls, enabling them to self-attest and benchmark the suitability of market infrastructures in line with evolving international standards and emerging industry best practices. The Toolkit is intended to support the practical application of consistent principles across jurisdictions and to strengthen the safety, resilience and integrity of market infrastructure for tokenised assets. Linklaters advised on the development and launch of the MI Toolkit, leveraging its global expertise in financial market infrastructures and tokenised assets. The firm liaised with policymakers and industry participants to help ensure the Toolkit’s widespread and practical application as GL1 extends its engagement with financial institutions and regulators worldwide. Linklaters represented client Global Layer One with a team composed by: Peiying Chua — Partner, Financial Regulation Partner and Asia Head of Fintech (Singapore); Harry Eddis — Partner, Global Co‑Head of Fintech (London); Joshua Klayman — Partner, U.S. Head of Fintech and Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets (New York); David Lucking — Partner, Structured Finance (New York); Sophia Le Vesconte — Counsel, Knowledge and Fintech (Paris); Sarah Willis — Counsel, Capital Markets (London); Elizabeth Webb — Associate, Financial Regulation Group (Singapore).

Linklaters Advises Global Layer One on Launch of MI Toolkit to Advance Global Tokenised Asset Infrastructure

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