TORONTO, April 8, 2019 /CNW/ - GMP Securities L.P. (GMP Securities), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GMP Capital Inc. (TSX: GMP), today announced it will be hosting its 3^rd annual Cannabis Conference on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.

The GMP Securities Cannabis Conference will explore current investing trends, industry perspectives on consumer trends and key developments.  This unmissable event includes company presentations, panel discussions and one-on-one meetings with senior management teams.  The conference will also provide the opportunity for key industry participants and institutional investors to network and interact with a diverse group of highly regarded experts, leaders and visionaries from leading public and private cannabis companies. 

"The GMP Securities Cannabis Conference is widely recognized as one of the industry's premier events.  With over 32 presenting companies and a notable keynote panel, we expect this year's event to expand upon the success of previous events.  The Canadian capital markets experienced another surge in capital raisings and advisory activity by domestic and U.S. cannabis companies in 2018 and GMP Securities is proud to continue playing a leadership role in this growth sector," said Steve Ottaway, Managing Director, Investment Banking. 

For further information about the GMP Securities 2019 Cannabis Conference, including the agenda, presenting companies and how to register, please contact your GMP Securities representative.

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 Kingdom and The Bahamas. 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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