The purpose of the branch is to investigate, manufacture, use and operate the means necessary for the telecommunications, transmission and forwarding of private, confidential and internal financial messages for the common benefit of the company's members. The company may take all measures necessary, useful or conducive to the fulfillment of its purpose, including the establishment of subsidiaries in Belgium or abroad. With the approval of the board of directors, the company may provide data processing products and/or services related to its purpose. Furthermore, with the approval of the board of directors, the company may enter into partnerships or a joint venture, a community of interest or cooperation with any other company or firm that carries out or offers to carry out activities within the scope of the company's purpose or similar company purposes, also in the form of a guarantee.