Directorate Change

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. announces new President of Canaccord GenuityWealth Management in Canada TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (the "Company",TSX: CF, LSE: CF.) is pleased to announce that Stuart Raftus will be joiningthe Company as President of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in Canada,effective immediately. In addition, the Company announces John Rothwell'sdeparture, effective immediately. Commenting on Mr. Raftus' appointment, Paul Reynolds, President and CEO ofCanaccord Genuity Group Inc. said: "Stuart's significant track record ofexecution, strong industry background and deep understanding of our businessmake him very well suited to lead this division. Under his leadership, we willmaintain our focus on enhancing the operational efficiency of the business,reinvigorate our recruitment efforts and continue to provide our clients withexceptional service levels." Mr. Raftus has over 28 years of experience in the securities industry, havingserved most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer at BeaconSecurities Limited. Throughout his career, he has held several executivepositions including, but not limited to, President and Chief Executive Officerat Seamark Asset Management, President and Chief Operating Officer at BlackmontCapital and, Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management for CIBCOppenheimer's US distribution business. Commenting on his appointment, Stuart Raftus said: "Canaccord Genuity is auniquely global firm with a value proposition that appeals to both InvestmentProfessionals and to clients. This is an exciting opportunity and I lookforward to working with this high-calibre team, and to contributing to thebusiness' future growth." ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC.: Through its principal subsidiaries, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (the"Company") is a leading independent, full-service financial services firm, withoperations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealthmanagement and capital markets. Since its establishment in 1950, the Companyhas been driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting clientrelationships. 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 offices in11 countries worldwide, including Wealth Management offices located in Canada,Australia, the UK and Europe. Canaccord Genuity, the international capitalmarkets division, operates in Canada, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Ireland,Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Australia and Barbados. To us there areno foreign markets.TM CanaccordGenuity Group Inc. is publicly traded under the symbol CF on the TSXand the symbol CF. on the London Stock Exchange. SOURCE: Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. For further information: North America media:Scott DavidsonExecutive Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Development and StrategyPhone: 416-869-3875, email: [email protected] For investor relations inquiries contact:Andrea SergautisManager, Investor Relations & CommunicationsPhone: 416-687-5507, email: [email protected] London media:Bobby Morse or Ben RomneyBuchanan (London)Phone: +44 (0) 207 466 5000, email: [email protected] Broker:Oliver HearseyRBC Europe LimitedPhone: +44 (0) 20 7653 4000, email: [email protected]

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