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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53 of 100 largest investment managers globally

$59T

Over $59 USD Trillion in assets on Charles River IMS

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Over 29,000 professionals utilize Charles River Technology

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Over 320 clients in 30 countries use Charles River

185%

185% increase in headcount over the last 7+ years

As of Q2 2025. Assets are inclusive of clients using the platform for purposes of secondary compliance.

Latest News

Opturo

Press Release
Enterprise Performance, powered by Opturo, is now live for clients of Charles River Charles River IMS and State Street Alpha, delivering enhanced performance insights.

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Investment Data Strategy
A decade of innovation where leaders discussed governance, agility, & transparency in leveraging data as a strategic asset at the Investment Data and Tech Summit.

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Jacobi

Press Release
Jacobi’s integration with Charles River IMS streamlines model portfolio workflows, enabling seamless construction, customization, and implementation.

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Digital Transformation
Future-Proofing: Modern compliance needs modern tools—digital transformation drives innovation and empowers firms to stay ahead of evolving demands.

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Webinars & Industry Events

Webinar: Capturing the Data Opportunity

Explore key findings from State Street’s 2025 global survey and learn how institutional investors can gain a competitive edge through smarter data strategies.

Oct 16, 2025
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Event: Fixed Income Leaders Summit

Meet with Charles River representatives at our booth to explore how we’re advancing fixed income innovation—from AI-driven trading to smarter portfolio strategies.

October 14-16, 2025   I   Amsterdam
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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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Highlights for Investment Managers

TabbFORUM: The Wave

Charles River’s Vidya Guruju and TABB Group CEO Bruce Morris discuss how automation continues to advance the buyside OMS/EMS space, with the expansion of electronification into more asset classes, as well as streamlining communication between portfolio manager and trader.

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 Digital Transformation is Redefining Client Experience​

Today’s investors, whether institutional or retail clients, expect high-quality, technology-enabled interactions with their financial advisors and investment managers.

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Alpha Data Platform: Vision to Reality​

State Street Alpha Data Platform enables asset managers to harness data for smarter decisions, deeper insights, and faster time to market.

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How Digital Transformation Streamlines Investment Operations​

Digital transformation helps investment firms streamline operations, reduce errors, cut costs, and boost agility with AI, automation, and cloud tech.

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Highlights for Wealth Managers

Growth, Efficiency, and Innovation

Swati Verma, the Head of Charles River Wealth and Advisor Platforms, highlights key trends shaping the global wealth management industry—ranging from expansion and platform consolidation to the rise of private assets and scalable personalization.

She covers how Charles River’s wealthtech solution is uniquely positioned to support fast-growing firms with a flexible, interoperable platform that evolves with client needs across jurisdictions and asset classes.

The Path to Direct Indexing in Canada

It’s no secret that direct indexing has taken off in the U.S. – an avalanche of high-profile acquisitions, fintech startups, and major platform launches have occurred over the last few years and momentum does not appear to be slowing.

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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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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.

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

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

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Total Cost of Ownership Analysis: Enabling a Strategic Approach

Cost efficiency is the goal, but when it comes to transforming their operating models, many investment firms aren’t asking the right questions. This is where total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis is key. A strategic 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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