VIA EDGAR
Division of Investment Management
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust
Registration Statement on Form N-14
(File No. 333-193307)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby request that the effective date for Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of February 7, 2014 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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Sincerely,
TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST | | TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC. |
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By: | /s/ Tim Paulin | | By: | /s/ Terrie Wiedenheft |
Name: | Tim Paulin | | Name: | Terrie Wiedenheft |
Title: | Vice President | | Title: | Treasurer and Controller |