development and operation of online platforms as well as editing and publishing of information in the economic and financial fields; the company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad; the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; it may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as contract guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.