TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2017 /CNW/ - GMP Securities L.P. (GMP or the Company), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GMP Capital Inc. (TSX: GMP), today announced it will be hosting the inaugural GMP Securities Blockchain Technology Conference on December 7, 2017 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. 

The Company is also pleased to confirm Michael Novogratz, Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Investment Partners, as keynote speaker. Mr. Novogratz, an internationally recognized investor in blockchain, cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings, will share his expert insights, first-hand experience as well as his outlook for blockchain and cryptocurrencies. In the attached video, Michael discusses his views on cryptocurrencies with Bloomberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DozrRY2NENU.

"GMP Securities is pleased to host key industry participants, including technologists, financiers and institutional investors as they discuss and debate the most relevant issues facing the industry. GMP Securities is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in blockchain technology and the digital currency space. Our blockchain conference represents a unique opportunity to hear directly from recognized blockchain experts and quickly get up to speed on the current blockchain ecosystem. We are pleased to have Mike, a renowned Wall Street investor, as our keynote speaker for what we believe is Canada's premier blockchain event," said Harris Fricker, President and CEO of GMP Capital Inc.

For further information, please visit our corporate website at www.gmpsecurities.com or contact your GMP representative to register for the conference.

ABOUT GMP CAPITAL INC.

GMP is a leading independent diversified financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, providing a wide range of financial products and services to a global client base that includes corporate clients, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals in two integrated reporting segments. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking, including advisory and underwriting services, institutional sales and trading and research through offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas and Asia. Wealth Management consists of GMP's non-controlling ownership interest in Richardson GMP Limited. Richardson GMP Limited, Canada's largest independent wealth management firm, is focused on providing exclusive and comprehensive wealth management and investment services delivered by an experienced team of investment professionals. GMP is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "GMP". For further information, please visit our corporate website at gmpcapital.com.

SOURCE GMP Capital Inc.

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