Acquisition, management and disposal of national and international participations in companies in the finance, trust and investment sector of any kind and international origin. 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, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.