The provision of any advice on mortgage financing, occupational pension planning and insurance matters. The company may carry out all commercial, movable, immovable and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose (in Switzerland only for commercial properties and excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE). It may register branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, manage and dispose of properties in Switzerland and abroad (in Switzerland only for commercial properties and excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE). The company may take participations in all commercial, industrial or financial enterprises (in Switzerland only for commercial properties and excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE). The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures for the benefit of associates, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans or guarantees to associates, group companies or third parties when it serves its interests.