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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

22. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The table below sets forth goodwill which is tested annually for impairment on November 30th:

		Total
Balance at January 1, 2021		$	85,856
Changes			—
Balance at September 30, 2021		$	85,856

Goodwill arising from the ETFS Acquisition of $84,057 is not deductible for tax purposes as the acquisition was structured as a stock acquisition occurring in the United Kingdom. The remainder of the goodwill is deductible for U.S. tax purposes.

Intangible Assets (Indefinite-Lived)

The table below sets forth the Company’s intangible assets which are tested annually for impairment on November 30th:

		Total
Balance at January 1, 2021		$	601,247
Changes			—
Balance at September 30, 2021		$	601,247

ETFS

In connection with the ETFS Acquisition, which was completed on April 11, 2018, the Company identified intangible assets valued at $601,247 related to the right to manage AUM through customary advisory agreements. The intangible assets were determined to have indefinite useful lives and are not deductible for tax purposes.

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The entire disclosure for goodwill and intangible assets.

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