Charles River® Investment Management Solution

Investment and wealth managers, asset owners and insurers in over 30 countries rely on Charles River IMS to manage over USD $60 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®.

53

53 of 100 largest investment managers globally

$58T

Over $58 USD Trillion in assets on Charles River IMS

28K

Over 28,000 professionals utilize Charles River Technology

325

325 clients in 30+ countries use Charles River

185%

185% increase in headcount over the last 7+ years

As of Q1 2025. Assets are inclusive of clients using the platform for purposes of secondary compliance.

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Asset Owners Highlights
Total cost of ownership analysis: Enabling a strategic approach

Thought Leadership
A total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis enables strategic decision-making by revealing the full costs and benefits of operating models. This clarity supports designing models aligned with growth goals.

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Redefining Institutional Investing with Alpha

Wealth Management
Navigating Wealth Management with Charles River: Supporting the growth in managed accounts and enabling tax-efficient direct indexing to meet clients’ needs today and position for future success.

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Key Themes in Private Credit

Thought Leadership
Smartsourcing: Scaling with a Hybrid Approach in a rapidly growing asset management landscape, characterized by market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and the challenges of expanding global markets.

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Private Credit

Thought Leadership
We explore why effective deal and pipeline management helps investors make better-informed decisions and the role of technology platforms in accelerating alts managers’ growth agendas.

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Webinars & Industry Events

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Webinar: What’s New in Charles River 25R1

Learn how to leverage enhanced capabilities to optimize your operations and streamline processes with the latest features available in Charles River Version 25R1.

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Event: MMI Annual Conference

Join us for a three-day adventure packed with expert insights, enlightening discussions, and opportunities to talk with Charles River wealth experts and leaders from across the wealth industry.

October 15 – 17, 2025    I   Washington DC
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Missed a Webinar? 

With all our webinars available on demand, now’s the perfect time to catch up on the great content we’ve shared this year. Explore new Charles River IMS highlights and see how our products can support your firm’s drive for flexible, efficient operations.

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Highlights for Investment Managers

Taking the Industry by Storm​

Redefining Institutional Investing with Alpha

John Plansky, Head of State Street Alpha, speaks on how launching the platform 5-years ago, we have taken the industry by storm.

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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.

OptimX Integrates with Charles River to Deliver Bilateral Liquidity to Institutional Desktops​

A pioneer in advanced liquidity management, OptimX has been certified as a sweep partner with the Charles River IMS.

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Key Themes in Private Credit​

Private credit is facing an inflection point. Key industry trends and headwinds are shaping this dynamic asset class and firms of all sizes are seeking to diversify and gain exposure to private assets.

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How State Street Uses Snowflake and Azure to Manage 10% of the World’s Financial Assets​

Discover how State Street leverages Snowflake and Azure to transform financial data management and drive client success. Learn how these technologies power State Street’s Alpha Data Platform, enabling secure, scalable, and efficient data management.

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Highlights for Wealth Managers

Managed Accounts Continue Surge in Growth

Navigating the Dynamic Wealth Management Industry

 recent survey conducted by MMI found that 81% of wealth managers and 88% of asset managers expect growth of managed products in the next few years.

Check out this webinar clip of Charles River’s Randy Bullard discussing the trend and describing how Charles River supports managed account operations across the investment lifecycle.

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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.

Direct Indexing Implementation: Reimagining Processes

Direct indexing (DI) as a portfolio personalization strategy continues to gain traction. Learn how to implement these strategies and choose the appropriate provider and streamline the administration of the programs.

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Advisory Insight: Building a UMA Program for the Future

Explore the evolution of Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs) and how advancements in wealth platforms and technology enhance investment features, operational efficiency, and client value.

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Charles River Wealth Insights

Our subject matter experts, Randy Bullard and Nick Diodati, discuss recent trends in the Wealth Management industry.

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Highlights for Asset Owners

Creating Dynamic Operating Models with Smartsourcing

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.

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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.

Investment and Superannuation: Meeting the Needs of Tomorrow’s Savers​

The next generation of savers have different expectations of investment firms and superannuation funds. The investment industry must explore how it can leverage data and technology to evolve and meet shifting client preferences, as well as the needs of their members.

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From Revolution to Evolution: Building the Next-gen Operating Model​

In this interview, Peter Sherriff discusses how a well-executed revolution can enable a sustainable and ongoing evolution of future operating models for asset owners and investment firms.

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