The company's purpose is to provide all advisory and service activities in the financial sector as well as to hold any participation in any financial, commercial and industrial enterprise in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may: - carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; - participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.