The company's purpose is to conduct financial, trust and trading activities, in particular financial consulting for third parties, administration and management of portfolios, corporate and industrial consulting, taking over representations, market research and analysis, establishing, managing, brokering and selling domestic and foreign investment funds. The company 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. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.