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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
21. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The table below sets forth goodwill which is tested annually for impairment on November 30
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Total
 
Balance at January 1, 2021
   $ 85,856  
Changes
      
    
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 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 UK. 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 30
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:
 
    
Total
 
Balance at January 1, 2021
   $ 601,247  
Changes
      
    
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 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.