The purpose of the company is to provide services in the investment sector and to distribute collective investment schemes in Switzerland and from Switzerland, as well as to provide services directly or indirectly related to these activities in accordance with applicable financial market legislation. Activities requiring a financial market license are excluded. The company may establish offices, branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct business with related parties, in particular with its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, notably by granting loans to these persons or issuing guarantees, sureties or pledges to secure their liabilities.