The company's purpose is to provide services and consulting in the finance, alternative investments, IT and automated data processing sectors, as well as the development of software and trading approaches for the financial markets. The company can acquire participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad of any kind, in particular in companies active in the finance and service sectors. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and rights of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.