The foundation aims to provide occupational pension provision within the framework of the BVG and its implementing provisions for the employees of the St. Gallen Cantonal Bank and companies economically or financially closely related to it (hereinafter collectively referred to as employees) as well as for their dependents and beneficiaries against the economic consequences of old age, death and disability. The affiliation of a related company is based on a written affiliation agreement, which must be notified to the supervisory authority. The foundation may provide additional pension benefits beyond the statutory minimum benefits, including support benefits in cases of need, such as illness, accident, disability or unemployment.