In accordance with articles two through five of the Due Diligence Convention and the Federal Banking Commission Circular of December 1998,conceming the prevention of money laundering, and article 305 of the swiss Criminal Code, the following information may be supplied to bank and/or other financial institution for the purpose of verification of identity and activities of the principal, and the nature and origin of the funds that are to be utilized. all parties have an obligation for professional discretion and to take all appropriate precautions to protect the confidentiality of the information each holds in respect of the others'activities. this legal obligation shall remain in full force and effect at all times.