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As we move into the final quarter of 2023, investors are facing some unique opportunities that require a fresh approach to portfolio management.

Our very own team members, Brad and Amanda, took to the racetrack at Area27 Motorsports Park, donating co-pilot rides at the 2nd annual Cars for a Cause event in support of the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre.

We are excited to announce our 7th Annual Charity Car Wash, a family-friendly event dedicated to supporting a cause close to our hearts: Freedom's Door Kelowna. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 25th and join us for a day of fun, philanthropy, and community engagement at Mission Superwash to support those in need.

We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to the two remarkable individuals who have emerged as the winners of this year’s scholarship program - Reine Alaji & Reece Legouilloux.

The market landscape in Q2, 2023, and what we believe will unfold as a result.

Check out how Patrick Blais, Head of the Fundamental Equity Team at Manulife Investment Management, sees inflation as an investment opportunity. Learn about his team's meticulous research and enviable results over the past decade in this featured article by Manulife Investment Management.

The first quarter (Q1) of 2023 was a rollercoaster ride for investors. Market volatility unfolded following U.S. and European banking turmoil, and interest rates and inflation climbed—evoking investor fears about financial stability. Here’s a closer look at the areas that made their mark in Q1 2023 and will continue to shape the economy throughout the year.

Last week we were fortunate to have Kevin Headland, Co-Chief Investment Strategist from Manulife Investments come to our office from Toronto for a one-on-one discussion about the general state of the economy, current opportunities, and an update on the US banking situation.

After the volatility that ensued following the recent stress in the banking sector, investors were paying very close attention to the Fed comments today (March 22, 2023) to gauge whether the events of the past few weeks would impact their policy decisions moving forward. Here are our team’s 3 big picture takeaways from the Fed meeting.

Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist & Strategist at Manulife Investment Management, Frances Donald, shares her team’s views following the Fed’s latest interest rate decision and the implications for inflation.

Matte & Associates Financial Solutions recently hosted an Investment Seminar where we heard from Roshan Thiru of Manulife Investment Management. Roshan, the manager of Manulife’s Canadian Fixed-Income team, spoke directly with our clients during an interactive morning of learning. Clients had the chance to ask questions of a subject matter expert and learn more about the current state and opportunities of the fixed-income market.

We all acknowledge that 2022 had been an incredibly challenging year for nearly every aspect of our financial affairs. Stock markets, Bond markets, and real estate markets suffered some incredibly deep setbacks. Significant setbacks. These were spurred on by many complex forces including spiraling inflation, high interest rates, the war in Ukraine, and international covid policies which heightened supply chain problems.