Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX: CF) (the "Company") provides an update to 
its shareholders regarding a recent news story published by a leading provider 
of financial and industry news.

The Company's policy is that it does not comment on market rumours or 
speculation.

The Company regularly explores opportunities to strengthen the value of its 
business. We are proud of the value that all of our businesses have created and 
are fully committed to their success.  We remain focused on our stated strategy 
of operating our business for long-term stability and enhancing value for our 
shareholders.

All shareholders and prospective investors are encouraged to rely only on 
information provided by the Company in its ongoing disclosures, which are 
available on the Company website and on SEDAR. 

ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC. 

Through its principal subsidiaries, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (the 
"Company") is a leading independent, full-service financial services firm, with 
operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth 
management and capital markets. Since its establishment in 1950, the Company 
has been driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting client 
relationships. We achieve this by generating value for our individual, 
institutional and corporate clients through comprehensive investment solutions, 
brokerage services and investment banking services. The Company has wealth 
management offices located in Canada, the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man 
and Australia. The Company's international capital markets division operates in 
North America, UK & Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. 

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is publicly traded under the symbol CF on the TSX. 

Investor and media relations inquiries: Christina Marinoff, Vice President, 
Investor Relations & Communications, Phone: 416-687-5507, Email: 
cmarinoff@cgf.com, www.cgf.com/investor-relations

SOURCE  Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.