The company's purpose is to provide services in the fields of finance and insurance. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide services in the field of real estate investments. In addition, the company's purpose is to operate a travel agency. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, engage in any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate properties both in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Act of December 16, 1983, on the acquisition of real estate by foreigners (LFAIE). It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions as well as provide guarantees or warranties for subsidiaries or third parties.