The provision of financial services, excluding any activity subject to the Federal Act on Financial Institutions (LEFin) and the Federal Act on Financial Services (LSFin). The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions, as well as provide guarantees or securities for subsidiaries or third parties.