to provide services in the fields of investment advice, research and financial analysis, IT services and other administrative services. The company may grant to third parties or for their benefit, including its shareholders or other direct or indirect holders as well as any other company belonging to the same group, any form of direct or indirect financing, whether through loans or other means, as well as guarantees and securities, of any type, with or without consideration. It may take and manage participations in any other company and carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial and financial transactions, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose.