The purpose of the company is to provide services in the distribution of financial services and financial instruments of all kinds to natural and legal persons in Switzerland and abroad, as well as all activities and businesses directly and indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.