Management of assets on behalf of third parties, investment advice as well as the exercise of any fiduciary and insurance-related activities, furthermore the execution of financial transactions of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as financial, business and tax consulting, marketing of marketing concepts and advertising projects, informing the general public and distribution of public media of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.