The company's purpose is to offer domestic and foreign collective investment schemes. The management of these collective investment schemes is outsourced to external licensed asset managers. The company may borrow and lend, provide guarantees and other securities, and carry out all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is intended or suitable to develop the company or promote or facilitate its purpose. In particular, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad, acquire or sell participations in other companies in Switzerland or abroad. It may acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate and securities in Switzerland or abroad. It may acquire, manage, transfer and exploit intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, etc.