The provision of advice and commercial services to businesses and financial institutions. The company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, financial, securities or real estate operations, directly or indirectly related to its main purpose, with the exception of all operations involving residential real estate in Switzerland and the taking of participations in companies and societies holding residential real estate in Switzerland. It may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its partners and/or stand in solidarity, guarantee or act as a guarantor for loans granted by third parties to its partners.