Investment and wealth managers, asset owners and insurers in ~30 countries rely on Charles River IMS to manage over USD $59 Trillion in assets. Together with State Street’s middle and back office services, Charles River’s cloud-based front office technology forms the foundation of State Street Alpha®.

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55 of 100 largest investment managers globally

$59T

Over $59 USD Trillion in assets on Charles River IMS

30K

Over 30,000 professionals utilize Charles River Technology

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315 clients in ~30 countries use Charles River

183%

183% increase in headcount over the last 8 years

As of Q4 2025. Assets are inclusive of clients using the platform for purposes of secondary compliance.

Latest News

ETFs: The Next Evolution of Investment Strategies
Discover how ETF innovation is reshaping portfolio construction and driving the next evolution of investment strategies at scale.

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ETFs: Accelerating Your Growth
See how we bring ETFs to market faster, streamline lifecycle management, accelerate innovation, and drive scalable efficiency, growth, and performance.

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Managing the ETF lifecycle at scale

ETFs: Managing the lifecycle
Explore ETF market growth and scaling challenges, with insights from a conversation on lifecycle management, operational complexity, and the role of technology.

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Creating lasting client partnerships

Client Impact: Creating Lasting Partnerships
Explore how strong client partnerships drive growth, accelerate product launches, and deliver a consistent experience across global firms.

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Webinars, Podcasts & Industry Events

CLIENT EVENT: Regional Connect APAC

Hear from Charles River executives and product experts about how Charles River’s evolving offerings are helping businesses to drive innovation and growth.

Register for Kuala Lumpur: July 21
Register for Bangkok: July 23

WEBINAR: What’s New in 26R1

Learn how the latest innovations in Charles River 26R1 are helping firms enhance workflows, improve efficiency, and drive greater flexibility across investment operations.

US/EMEA July 22: Register Now
APAC July 23: Register Now

EVENT: Investment Data & Technology Summit

The Summit returns bringing together industry leaders to explore evolving data and tech in investment management and connect across the market.

August 25, 2026   I   Sydney
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Highlights for Investment Managers

Accelerated settlement, data management and AI

Accelerated trade settlement times and increased requirements for high quality position, cash and transaction data across the investment enterprise is creating challenges for the middle office. Edda Son, Head of Middle Office, Data and Platforms at Charles River, unpacks these challenges and describes how we’re building the next generation middle office platform for global investment firms.

The material presented is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this material are the views of the author, and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and factors, moreover, they do not necessarily represent the official views of Charles River Development and/or State Street Corporation and its affiliates.

Award Winner: Bond Market Awards​​

Charles River wins “Most Effective System for Internal Order Management” at this year’s Bond Market Awards in the Technology category for its highly integrated, multi‑asset OMS.

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Don’t Start with AI. Start with Friction.​

Rushing to adopt AI can amplify broken processes. Learn why asking “where are we stuck?” matters more than “where can we use AI?”

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Private assets for retail investors, what we heard at InvestOps 2026​​

What InvestOps 2026 revealed about private assets for retail investors, bridging public and private markets, and managing liquidity, risk, and compliant access.

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Highlights for Wealth Managers

The demand for personalized portfolios provides opportunities for wealth managers and advisors, but also increases operational complexity.

Alpha FMC’s Matt Harris offers his perspectives on the considerations when implementing tailored portfolios. Listen to Matt’s insights here.

The Hidden Bottleneck in UMA Operations ​

Rising demand for personalized portfolios is driving UMA growth, but outdated technology and structural limitations are creating challenges for wealth managers.

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Private Markets: Establishing a New Paradigm in Wealth Management ​

Private markets adoption is accelerating in wealth management. This article covers industry trends, manager selection, and the tech needed to deliver private market portfolios.

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Highlights for Asset Owners

A discussion on Smartsourcing where Peter Sherriff, Director of Product Strategy at Charles River and Barnaby Edmunds, Director at 1886 Consulting share their perspectives on what we mean by Smartsourcing and why it is capturing the attention of investment firms today.

The material presented is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this material are the views of the author, and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and factors, moreover, they do not necessarily represent the official views of Charles River Development and/or State Street Corporation and its affiliates.

How asset owners are adapting to new regulatory and client demands: A conversation with Meradia

Expert perspectives on how investment firms are adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape, mastering new regulatory standards and harnessing the power of data.

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From Control to Confidence: The New Era of Investment Data Strategy

10th Investment Data & Tech Summit: A decade of innovation where leaders discussed governance, agility, & transparency in leveraging data as a strategic asset.

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Total Cost of Ownership Analysis: Enabling a Strategic Approach

A strategic total cost of ownership (TCO) approach gives firms a comprehensive understanding of the costs – and, therefore, the benefits – of various operating models, enabling you to design one that best suits your firm’s growth goals.

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