The branch aims to carry out all activities compatible with the legal and regulatory status of credit institutions. It can perform all types of financial transactions, in particular, receive repayable funds and grant loans and credits against the deposit of a mortgage or pledge, both on its own account and on behalf of third parties. Furthermore, it can finance instalment transactions, grant loans and credits, conduct discount and rediscount transactions, and engage in cross-border Renminbi payment transactions. It can conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose and is suitable for achieving it. It can make any investments that serve the optimal management of its own and entrusted funds. The purpose can be pursued both in Switzerland and abroad.