any operation in the field of consulting, brokerage, expertise, actuarial services, management and accounting in the field of insurance (all branches), reinsurance and occupational pension provision. The company may carry out all commercial, financial or securities transactions that are suitable for developing its purpose or promoting it. It may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad and/or acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and/or abroad, the real estate purpose of these companies being limited in Switzerland to buildings with exclusively commercial use. Furthermore, the company may grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee or secure loans granted by third parties to its associates.