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

29K

Over 29,000 professionals utilize Charles River Technology

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Over 310 clients in ~30 countries use Charles River

185%

185% 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

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Client Education
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?”

TAKE A DEEPER LOOK

Wealth Management: Customized Portfolios
As wealth trends drive growing demand for personalized portfolios, complexity rises. Matt Harris of Alpha FMC shares insights on implementing tailored portfolios.

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

UNPACK THE FINDINGS

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Rising demand for personalized portfolios is driving UMA growth, but outdated technology and structural limitations are creating challenges for wealth managers.

READ THE BREAKDOWN

Webinars, Podcasts & Industry Events

WEBINAR: Managing the ETF lifecycle

ETF issuance and innovation continue to grow. Discover the latest ETF technology solutions driving efficiency, enabling seamless integration, and supporting continued product innovation in a rapidly evolving market.

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Charles River Client Connect

We invite all clients to join Charles River executives, product experts and your industry peers to learn how Charles River’s evolving offerings are helping businesses to drive innovation and growth.

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EVENT: TSAM London

Find us at the leading forum where asset management professionals gather to tackle operational challenges, share practical insights, and connect with peers driving change across the investment landscape.

April 13-14, 2026   I   London
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Highlights for Investment Managers

Multi-asset investing across public and private assets​

Modern investment strategies demand agility and insight. From multi-asset investing across public and private markets to modern investment data management, firms are seeking ways to enable cross-asset collaboration and gain scale and flexibility through partner ecosystems.

In this series, Steven Milanowycz, Head of Product Strategy at Charles River, shares why modern technology platforms are essential for managing multi-asset class investing at scale, and how they empower firms to adapt and thrive in today’s complex investment landscape.

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.

Mariner Pairs with Charles River’s Wealth Platform​

Mariner, a privately held national financial services firm, pairs with State Street to scale operations and support growth to 5,000 Advisors via Charles River’s Wealth Platform

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Three essentials for data-driven success in modern investment management​​

Three key lessons from our Data Opportunity report as firms work to break down legacy silos and enable real‑time portfolio insights.

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T. Rowe Price Transitions to Charles River’s Enterprise Multi-Asset Investment Management Platform​​

Charles River announced the expansion of its relationship with T. Rowe Price through the migration to the SaaS-deployed Charles River Investment Management Solution.

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Highlights for Wealth Managers

Private Markets: Overcoming the Barriers to Adoption

Understanding the challenges is key to implementing private markets. Learn about potential obstacles, such as portfolio & operational complexity, education, and risk considerations.

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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Wealth Award Win: Best Investment Platform

Leading the wealth management industry, Charles River wins the ‘Investment Platform or Tools’ category at The WealthBriefing WealthTech Americas Awards 2026.

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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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