The Draft Proposed Article establishes the instrument's objective and scope, sets out key definitions, and identifies the persons and activities to which it applies. It enumerates substantive obligations including duties of conduct, reporting and record‑keeping, and sets out delegated powers and mechanisms for issuance of further rules and guidance.

Compliance and enforcement provisions describe supervisory powers, inspection and investigatory measures, sanctions and remedial steps, together with procedural safeguards for regulated entities. The text contains transitional arrangements, effective dates and provisions for periodic review and amendment.