VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
May 17, 2019
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: | Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc. (on behalf of Voya Global Equity Portfolio) |
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Attached for filing via the EDGAR system is Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form N-14 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (“Securities Act”) for Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc. (“Registrant”). This Form N-14 is being filed in connection with a reorganization in which Voya Global Equity Portfolio, a series of the Registrant, will acquire all of the assets of VY® Templeton Global Growth Portfolio, a series of Voya Investors Trust, in exchange for shares of Voya Global Equity Portfolio and the assumption by Voya Global Equity Portfolio of the liabilities of VY® Templeton Global Growth Portfolio.
In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act, to the undersigned, on behalf of the Registrant, respectfully requests acceleration of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement filed herewith, such that the Registration Statement will become effective on May 22, 2019 or as soon thereafter as practicable
No fees are required in connection with this filing. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the undersigned at 480-477-2649.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Paul A. Caldarelli
Paul A. Caldarelli
Vice President and Senior Counsel
Voya Investment Management – Voya Family of Funds
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VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
May 17, 2019
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: | Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc. (on behalf of Voya Global Equity Portfolio) |
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act, to the undersigned, on behalf of the Registrant, respectfully requests acceleration of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement filed herewith, such that the Registration Statement will become effective on May 22, 2019 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
We are aware of our obligations under the Securities Act, and believe that such acceleration would be consistent with the obligation of the Securities and Exchange Commission to have due regard for the protection of investors and would not be inconsistent with the purposes and policies of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this request for acceleration.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Andrew K. Schleuter | |
Andrew K. Schlueter | |
Vice President | |
Voya Investments Distributor, LLC |