the exercise of any activity related to brokerage and freight services for trading houses, both in Switzerland and abroad; the company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions (except for transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) directly or indirectly related to its main purpose; it may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; the company may also grant loans to its associates and guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.