The purpose of the company is to provide financial services, in particular risk management, investment advice, consulting, hedging and investment strategies on behalf of clients, for natural and legal persons. Furthermore, the company specializes as an intermediary of financial products (such as derivative products) in traditional and alternative asset classes. 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.