The company's purpose is to provide financial services, in particular consulting and asset management for domestic and foreign natural and legal persons, as well as the execution of commission, trust, brokerage, and financing transactions; it may acquire, hold, and exploit intellectual property rights and real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.