The exercise of all forms of credit permitted by law, as well as all types of financial transactions (in particular leasing, instalment sales and pawnbroking) that do not fall within the scope of the Federal Banking Act. The purpose of the company also includes mediation and consulting in securities, real estate and corporate matters, the assumption of representations of other companies and the issuance of bond loans. The company may also engage in the import, export, wholesale and retail trade of goods of all kinds. It may carry out all the aforementioned activities and those directly or indirectly connected with the purpose of the company, both in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, secondary offices, subsidiaries, agencies and acquire participations in other companies, including foreign ones.