167. The objects of the federation are(1) to protect the interests of the companies, to foster the attainment of their objects and to promote their development;
(2) to act as a supervisory body over the companies, to the extent provided for in this Act;
(3) to furnish to the companies educational, data processing, consulting, technical assistance and other similar services;
(4) to establish and administer a liquidity fund for the benefit of the companies.