Intermediation of insurance contracts, intermediation of banking products in the investment and credit sector, as well as fiduciary management of insurance contracts; may participate in other companies and acquire or sell real estate. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It may acquire, manage and sell properties and securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.