The company's purpose is to provide services in the areas of asset management, investment advice, and the development of financial products, as well as all supporting activities in the field of financial services. Furthermore, the company aims to manufacture and sell software, market data, and services in the field of trading and financial transactions, as well as provide consulting and training in these areas. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries or third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, develop, encumber, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, grant, and sell commercial intellectual property rights, intangible assets, and know-how. The company may engage in all commercial, financial, and other activities that are related to its purpose.