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April 17, 2025 CORRESP

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CORRESP April 17, 2025 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management – Office of Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Mr. David Manion Re: Touchstone Strategic Trust (File Nos. 002-80859 and 811-03651) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) Touchstone Variable Series Trust (File Nos. 33-76566 and 811-8416) Touchstone ETF

July 15, 2024 EX-99.12

June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024 Touchstone International Growth Fund Touchstone Strategic Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone International Growth Fund into Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

July 15, 2024 POS EX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds G

POS EX As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2024 File No.

May 3, 2024 CORRESP

Touchstone International Growth

May 3, 2024 Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 Pearl Street, Suite 20-100 New York, NY 10004-2616 Attention: Mindy Rotter, Jaea Hahn Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) (File Nos. 333-278536 & 811-08104) Registration Statement on Form N-14 Dear Ms. Rotter and Ms. Hahn: On behalf of the Trust, below are responses to oral comments provided by Ms.

April 5, 2024 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No.  ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2024 1933 Act File No.

April 5, 2024 RW

Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 April 5, 2024 Ms.

April 5, 2024 EX-99.(14)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers”, “Financial Statements and Experts”, “Financial Highlights”, “Exhibit A: Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization 4.

April 5, 2024 EX-99.(12)

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[    ], 2024 Touchstone International Growth Fund Touchstone Strategic Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone International Growth Fund into Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

April 5, 2024 EX-99.(16)

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST (“TST”) Touchstone International Growth Fund TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST (“TST”) Touchstone International Growth Fund TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trusts named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of E.

April 5, 2024 EX-99.(13)(F)(IV)

Schedule A Dated June 14, 2024 To The Expense Limitation Agreement Dated January 25, 2013 Touchstone Funds Group Trust and Touchstone Advisors, Inc. Fund Class Operating Expense Limit Termination Date Touchstone Active Bond Fund A 0.83 % January 29,

Schedule A Dated June 14, 2024 To The Expense Limitation Agreement Dated January 25, 2013 Between Touchstone Funds Group Trust and Touchstone Advisors, Inc.

April 5, 2024 EX-99.(11)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and its series, Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commissio

April 1, 2024 EX-99.(11)

April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and its series, Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commissio

April 1, 2024 EX-99.(14)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers”, “Financial Statements and Experts”, “Financial Highlights”, “Exhibit A: Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization 4.

April 1, 2024 EX-99.(12)

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[    ], 2024 Touchstone International Growth Fund Touchstone Strategic Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone International Growth Fund into Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

April 1, 2024 EX-99.(13)(F)(IV)

Schedule A Dated June 14, 2024 To The Expense Limitation Agreement Dated January 25, 2013 Touchstone Funds Group Trust and Touchstone Advisors, Inc. Fund Class Operating Expense Limit Termination Date Touchstone Active Bond Fund A 0.83 % January 29,

Schedule A Dated June 14, 2024 To The Expense Limitation Agreement Dated January 25, 2013 Between Touchstone Funds Group Trust and Touchstone Advisors, Inc.

April 1, 2024 EX-99.(16)

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST (“TST”) Touchstone International Growth Fund TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST (“TST”) Touchstone International Growth Fund TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trusts named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of E.

April 1, 2024 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No.  ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2024 1933 Act File No.

November 15, 2023 DEF 14C

THIS IS NOT A PROXY STATEMENT. WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: ¨Preliminary Information Statement ¨Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) X Definitive Information Statement Touchstone Funds G

June 13, 2023 CORRESP

June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management – Office of Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Ms. Mindy Rotter, Esq. Re: Touchstone Strategic Trust (File Nos. 002-80859 and 811-03651) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) Touchstone Variable Series Trust (File Nos. 33-76566 and 811-8416) Dear Ms. Rotter:

May 5, 2023 CORRESP

May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management – Office of Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Ms. Mindy Rotter, Esq. Re: Touchstone Strategic Trust (File Nos. 002-80859 and 811-03651) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) Touchstone Variable Series Trust (File Nos. 33-76566 and 811-8416) Dear Ms. Rotter: On

January 27, 2023 POS EX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-1A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPA

Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2023 Securities Act of 1933 File No.

January 27, 2023 EX-99.J1

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus and the reference to our firm in the Statement of Additional Information, including references under the captions “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements” each dated January 27 2023, and each included in this Post-Effective Amendment No.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

September 14, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063022.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.2% Financials — 12.1% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,307,869   1,104,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30     879,451     833,000 American Financial Gro

August 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Perpetual Bond - A bond or preferred stock with no definite maturity date. (B) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2022. (C) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 41.

June 29, 2022 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds G

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2022 File No. 333-254054 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter

June 29, 2022 EX-99.12B

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences in regard to

July 16, 2021 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 SunAmerica Specialty Series SunAmerica Senior Floating Rate Fund, Inc.

June 29, 2022 EX-99.12A

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences in regard to reorganizations to combine series of a Maryland corporation and a Massachusetts business trust, is filed herewith.

EX-99.12A 2 ffollowedbycreorgopinionmu.htm EX-99.12A July 16, 2021 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 SunAmerica Series, Inc. 185 Hudson Street, Suite 3300 Jersey City, NJ 07311 Re: Reorganizations to Combine Series of a Maryland corporation and a Massachusetts Business Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Massachusetts business trus

June 16, 2022 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds G

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2022 File No. 333-249505 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter

June 16, 2022 EX-99

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences, is filed herewith.

December 11, 2020 Touchstone Sands Capital Institutional Growth Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Sands Capital Institutional Growth Fund into Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund Ladies and Gentleman: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

June 14, 2022 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds G

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2022 File No. 333-254411 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter

June 14, 2022 EX-99

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences, is filed herewith.

June 25, 2021 Touchstone Strategic Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Dynamic Diversified Income Fund into Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund Ladies and Gentleman: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

April 15, 2022 DEF 14C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Information Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ? Definitive Information Statement Touchstone Funds

April 15, 2022 DEF 14C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Information Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ? Definitive Information Statement Touchstone Funds

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf123121.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 37.4% Financials — 9.6% $ 1,500,000 AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 2.450%, 10/29/26 $  1,513,293   1,447,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30   1,369,493     793,000 American Financial

November 22, 2021 CORRESP

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November 22, 2021 Mr. Tim Worthington Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Trust?) (File Nos: 033-70958 and 811-08104) Dear Mr. Worthington: On behalf of the Trust, attached are responses to additional oral comments provided by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?

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September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

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Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund – July 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Market Value Common Stocks — 99.

September 21, 2021 CORRESP

September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 002-80859; 811-03651) Dear Sir or Madam: We are filing today, through the EDGAR system on behalf of the Trust, Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 (the “Amendment”) to the Trust’s registration statement on Form N-1A. The Amendment is being filed purs

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

NPORT-EX 2 tfgtpartf063021.htm PART F Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.1% Financials — 9.5% $ 1,447,000 Allstate Corp. (The), 1.450%, 12/15/30 $  1,380,284     793,000 American Financial Group, Inc., 5.250%, 4/2/30     972,705   1,216,000 Ares Capital Corp., 3.250%, 7/15/25   1,279,764     200,000 Ba

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

August 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of June 30, 2021. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current mark

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 39.

July 26, 2021 CORRESP

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July 26, 2021 Mr. DeCarlo McLaren Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Trust?) (File Nos: 033-70958 and 811-08104) Dear Mr. McLaren: On behalf of the Trust, attached are responses to oral comments provided by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Staff?) on July 20,

July 13, 2021 DEF 14A

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June 3, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 002-80859; 811-03651) Dear Sir or Madam: We are filing today, through the EDGAR system on behalf of the Trust, Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 (the ?Amendment?) to the Trust?s registration statement on Form N-1A. The Amendment is being filed pursuant t

May 27, 2021 425

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April 15, 2021 EX-99.16.14.C

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EX-99.16.14.C 5 fp0063364ex991614c.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our Firm in the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Touchstone Funds Group Trust regarding the Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund, a series of Touchstone Funds Group Trust. /s/ TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021 EX-99.16.14.B

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Touchstone Funds Group Trust of: 1) our report dated May 27, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in AIG U.

April 15, 2021 EX-99.16.11

herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (11) of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-254054), filed with the SEC on April 15, 2021.

April 15, 2021 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), and its series, Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund, Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund, Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund, and Touchstone Active Bond Fund (the ?Acquiring Funds?

April 15, 2021 EX-99.16.14.A

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March 17, 2021 EX-99.17

Forms of Proxy Card are herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (17) to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos. 333-254054) filed with the SEC on March 9, 2021.

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March 17, 2021 EX-99.12

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences, is filed herewith.

EX-99.12 3 ex12touchstone-reorgtaxopi.htm EX-99.12 , 2021 Touchstone Strategic Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Dynamic Diversified Income Fund into Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund Ladies and Gentleman: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.S. federal

March 17, 2021 EX-99.14

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers” and “Financial Highlights” in the Joint Proxy/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone Funds Group Trust, and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated November 20, 2020 on the financial statements and financi

March 17, 2021 EX-99.11

herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (11) of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-254411), filed with the SEC on March 17, 2021.

EX-99.11 2 ex11touchstone-dditocredit.htm EX-99.11 March 17, 2021 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and its series, Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exch

March 17, 2021 EX-99.16

Power of Attorney is filed herewith.

EX-99.16 5 powerofattorney-tfgtnx14dd.htm EX-99.16 POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Active Bond Fund Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trust named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of E. Blake Moore, Jr., Terrie A. Wiedenheft, Meredyth A.

March 17, 2021 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds G

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March 17, 2021 CORRESP

March 17, 2021

March 17, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Registrant?) - Form N-14 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Registrant, electronically transmitted herewith is the Registrant?s Registration Statement on Form N-14 relating to the issuance of Classes A, C, and Y shares in connection with the reorganiza

March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.17

Forms of Proxy Card are filed herewith.

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March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Statement of Additional Information and under the captions “Other Service Providers”, “Financial Statements and Experts” and “Acquiring Fund Financial Highlights” in the Joint Proxy/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone Funds Group Trust, to the incorporat

March 9, 2021 N-14

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Registration No. 333-[] As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2021 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ ] PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. [ ] POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) (800) 638-8194 (Area Code and Telepho

March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.12

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences, is filed herewith.

EX-99.16.12 3 fp0063364ex991612.htm [ ], 2021 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 SunAmerica Series, Inc. 185 Hudson Street, Suite 3300 Jersey City, NJ 07311 Re: Reorganizations to Combine Series of a Maryland corporation and a Massachusetts Business Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (“Acquiring Investm

March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.11

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to legality of securities being issued, is filed herewith.

EX-99.16.11 2 fp0063364ex991611.htm March 9, 2021 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and its series, Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund, Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund, Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund, and Touchstone Acti

March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.14.C

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March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.14.B

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Touchstone Funds Group Trust of: 1) our report dated May 27, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in AIG U.

March 9, 2021 EX-99.16.16

Power of Attorney is filed herewith.

EX-99.16.16 7 fp0063364ex991616.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY Touchstone Funds Group TRUST (“tFGt”) Touchstone Active Bond Fund Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trust named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of E. Blake Moore, Jr., Terrie A. Wiedenheft, Meredyth A. Whitford-Schult

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K&L Gates LLP 1601 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 T +1 202 778 9000 F +1 202 778 9100 klgates.com March 9, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust Registration Statement on Form N-14 Dear Sir or Madam: Transmitted herewith for filing on behalf of Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Trust?), pursuant to the

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 25, 2021 NPORT-EX

(A) Variable rate security - Rate reflected is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2020. (B) Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current

Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 48.

February 16, 2021 CORRESP

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February 17, 2021 Mr. DeCarlo McLaren Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Trust?) (File Nos: 033-70958 and 811-08104) Dear Mr. McLaren: On behalf of the Trust, attached are responses to oral comments provided by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Staff?) on Febr

February 8, 2021 CORRESP

February 8, 2021

February 8, 2021 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104 ) Ladies and Gentlemen: We are filing today, through the EDGAR system on behalf of the Trust, Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 (the “Amendment”) to the Trust’s registration statement on Form N-1A. The Amendment

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December 23, 2020 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Trust?) (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) Ladies and Gentlemen: We are filing today, through the EDGAR system on behalf of the Trust, Post-Effective Amendment No. 217 (the ?Amendment?) to the Trust?s registration statement on Form N-1A. The Amendment

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October 15, 2020 EX-99.11

herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (11) of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-249505), filed with the SEC on October 15, 2020.

October 15, 2020 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), and its series, Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) of the registration statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), registering Institutional Class shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund (the “Merger Shares”) to be issued pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”).

October 15, 2020 EX-99.16

Power of Attorney is filed herewith.

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trust named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of Jill T.

October 15, 2020 EX-99.12

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP, as to certain tax consequences, is filed herewith.

[December 11], 2020 Touchstone Sands Capital Institutional Growth Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Sands Capital Institutional Growth Fund into Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund Ladies and Gentleman: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

October 15, 2020 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds G

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October 15, 2020 EX-99.14

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP is filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers,” “Financial Statements and Experts” and “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Information Statement included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone Institutional Funds Trust, to the incorporation by reference of our report dated Novembe

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October 15, 2020 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 To the Commission: On behalf of the Registrant, electronically transmitted herewith is the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 relating to the issuance of common shares (Institutional Class sh

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Valuation Technique

HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 47.

August 25, 2020 CORRESP

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August 25, 2020 Mr. DeCarlo McLaren Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) (File Nos: 033-70958 and 811-08104) Dear Mr. McLaren: On behalf of the Trust, attached are responses to oral comments provided by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Staff”) on August

July 2, 2020 CORRESP

Western & Southern

Western & Southern Financial Group? 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

June 2, 2020 CORRESP

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June 3, 2020 Via EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management - Office of Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Mindy Rotter Re: Touchstone Strategic Trust (File Nos. 002-80859 and 811-03651) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) Touchstone Institutional Funds Trust (File Nos. 333-119865 and 811-21113) Touchstone

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Market Amount Value Corporate Bonds — 29.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Market Amount Value Corporate Bonds — 29.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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HTML Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Market Amount Value Corporate Bonds — 29.

February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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February 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

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December 30, 2019 N-14/A

TMARX / Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund N-14/A - - N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 2019 File No.

December 30, 2019 EX-99.12

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

EX-99.12 2 touchstonecreditxopportun.htm EXHIBIT 99.12 September 6, 2019 Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund into Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opini

December 23, 2019 N-14/A

TMARX / Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund N-14/A - - N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2019 File No.

December 23, 2019 EX-99.12

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

May 10, 2019 Touchstone Arbitrage Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund into Touchstone Arbitrage Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

October 30, 2019 DEF 14C

Touchstone Funds Group Trust DEF 14C - - DEF 14C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Information Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ý Definitive Information Statement Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Nam

October 15, 2019 EX-99.12

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.

October 15, 2019 N-14/A

Touchstone Funds Group Trust N-14/A - - N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2019 File No. 333-225561 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. xPost-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Chart

August 28, 2019 NPORT-EX

Touchstone Funds Group Trust NPORT-EX - - FORM NPORT-EX

Form NPORT-EX Portfolio of Investments Touchstone Active Bond Fund – June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value Corporate Bonds — 29.

August 19, 2019 CORRESP

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CORRESP - -

Renee M. Hardt Shareholder +1 312 609 7616 [email protected] August 19, 2019 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: De Carlo McLaren Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Registrant”), (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) To the Commission: On behalf of the Registrant, this letter is in response to the comments

July 25, 2019 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers,” and “Financial Highlights” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus of the Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund (a series of the Touchstone Strategic Trust) and Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund II (formerly Touchstone Arbitrage Fund, a series of the Touchston

July 25, 2019 N-14/A

Touchstone Funds Group Trust N-14/A - - N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2019 1933 Act File No.

July 25, 2019 CORRESP

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CORRESP - -

Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.

July 23, 2019 DEF 14C

Touchstone Funds Group Trust DEF 14C - - DEF 14C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Information Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ý Definitive Information Statement Touchstone Funds

July 22, 2019 N-14/A

Touchstone Funds Group Trust N-14/A - - N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2019 File No. 333-232307 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ýPre-Effective Amendment No. 1 ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charte

June 24, 2019 EX-99.17

[FORM OF PROXY CARD] EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT

[FORM OF PROXY CARD] EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT EASY VOTING OPTIONS: VOTE ON THE INTERNET Log on to: [] Follow the on-screen instructions.

June 24, 2019 EX-99.11

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

June 24, 2019 Touchstone Funds Group Trust Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquiring Trust”), in connection with the filing of the Acquiring Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to the issuance of Class A, Class C, Class Y and Institutional Class shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

June 24, 2019 COVER

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

Renee M. Hardt Shareholder +1 312 609 7616 [email protected] June 24, 2019 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File No. 811-08104) (the “Registrant”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 To the Commission: On behalf of the Registrant, electronically transmitted herewith is the Registrant’s Registration Statemen

June 24, 2019 COVER

June 24, 2019

June 24, 2019 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) (File Nos: 033-70958 and 811-08104) Ladies and Gentlemen: We are filing today, through the EDGAR system on behalf of the Trust, Post-Effective Amendment No. 113 (the “Amendment”) to the Trust’s registration statement on Form N-1A. The Amendment is being filed

June 24, 2019 EX-99.12

[FORM OF TAX OPINION]

[FORM OF TAX OPINION] , 2019 Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund into Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

June 24, 2019 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Credit Opportunities II Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trust named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of Jill T.

June 24, 2019 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 oPre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Gr

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2019 1933 Act File No.

June 24, 2019 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers,” and “Financial Highlights” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus of the Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund (a series of the Touchstone Strategic Trust) and Touchstone Credit Opportunities Fund II (formerly Touchstone Arbitrage Fund, a series of the Touchston

May 9, 2019 CORRESP

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CORRESP - -

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

April 22, 2019 CORRESP

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CORRESP - -

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.com April 22, 2019 Renee M. Hardt Shareholder +1 312 609 7616 [email protected] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Alberto Zapata Jeff Long Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Registrant”), Regi

March 22, 2019 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 oPre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Gr

N-14 1 n14tfgtarb32019combodoc.htm N-14 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2019 1933 Act File No. [ ] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 oPre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact

March 22, 2019 EX-99.16

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Arbitrage Fund

POWER OF ATTORNEY TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST (“TFGT”) Touchstone Arbitrage Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trust named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of Jill T.

March 22, 2019 EX-99.12

[Form of tax opinion]

[Form of tax opinion] , 2019 Touchstone Arbitrage Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund into Touchstone Arbitrage Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

March 22, 2019 EX-99.11

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

EX-99.11 2 ex11vpopinion.htm EXHIBIT 99.11 March 22, 2019 Touchstone Funds Group Trust Touchstone Arbitrage Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with the filing of the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) with

March 22, 2019 CORRESP

Very truly yours, /s/ Renee M. Hardt Renee M. Hardt

March 22, 2019 Renee M. Hardt Shareholder +1 312 609 7616 [email protected] Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File No. 811-08104) (the ?Registrant?) Registration Statement on Form N-14 To the Commission: On behalf of the Registrant, electronically transmitted herewith is the Registrant?s Registration Stateme

March 22, 2019 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers,” “Financial Statements and Experts,” and “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus/Information Statement included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone Funds Group Trust and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated November 19, 2018 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Touchstone Arbitrage Fund and Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund, each a series of Touchstone Funds Group Trust, included in the Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 in this Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

February 21, 2019 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T.

February 21, 2019 N-Q

Touchstone Funds Group Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 tv514091nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive

November 16, 2018 AW

Touchstone Funds Group Trust AW

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

November 14, 2018 CORRESP

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CORRESP

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

October 18, 2018 CORRESP

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CORRESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 [email protected] October 19, 2018 Ms. Jaea Hahn Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) (File Nos. 033-70958 & 811-08104) Dear Ms. Hahn: On

August 24, 2018 425

Touchstone Funds Group Trust 425 (Prospectus)

425 1 scvonoticeofadjournment.htm 425 Filed by Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Commission File No. 333-225561) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Touchstone Strategic Trust (Commission File No. 811-03651) NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING Touchstone Sma

August 21, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T.

August 21, 2018 N-Q

Touchstone Funds Group Trust FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jill

July 18, 2018 CORRESP

Western & Southern

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

July 13, 2018 AW

Touchstone Funds Group Trust CLASS T WITHDRAWAL

July 13, 2018 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Registrant”) (filing relates solely to Class T shares) File Nos. 002-80859 & 811-03651 Application for Withdrawal of Post-Effective Amendment to Registration Statement on Form N-1A Ladies and Gentlemen: Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registration St

July 12, 2018 CORRESP

Touchstone Strategic Trust CORRESP

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

June 11, 2018 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers,” “Financial Statements and Experts,” and “Financial Highlights” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone Funds Group Trust and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated August 18, 2017 o

June 11, 2018 EX-99.17

EX-99.17

June 11, 2018 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 oPre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Gr

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2018 1933 Act File No.

June 11, 2018 N-14

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 oPre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Gr

N-14 1 n14scvocombodoc.htm N-14 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2018 1933 Act File No. [ ] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 oPre-Effective Amendment No. o Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of R

June 11, 2018 EX-99.17

EX-99.17

June 11, 2018 EX-99.12

[FORM OF TAX OPINION]

EX-99.12 3 ex12ataxopinionvp2.htm EXHIBIT 99.12 [FORM OF TAX OPINION] , 2018 Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Small Cap Value Opportunities Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Small Cap Value Opportunities Fund into Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our

June 11, 2018 EX-99.11

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005

June 11, 2018 Touchstone Funds Group Trust Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquiring Trust”), in connection with the filing of the Acquiring Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to the issuance of Class A, Class C, Class Y and Institutional Class shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.

June 11, 2018 CORRESP

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 [email protected]

Western & Southern Financial Group? 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

June 11, 2018 EX-99.12

[FORM OF TAX OPINION]

[FORM OF TAX OPINION] , 2018 Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Touchstone Small Cap Value Opportunities Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Reorganization of Touchstone Small Cap Value Opportunities Fund into Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

June 11, 2018 EX-99.11

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005

EX-99.11 2 ex11ascvo.htm EXHIBIT 99.11 June 11, 2018 Touchstone Funds Group Trust Touchstone Small Cap Value Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Touchstone Funds Group Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquiring Trust”), in connection with the filing of the Acquiring Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registrat

June 11, 2018 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Other Service Providers,” “Financial Statements and Experts,” and “Financial Highlights” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone Funds Group Trust and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated August 18, 2017 o

June 11, 2018 CORRESP

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 [email protected]

Western & Southern Financial Group? 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

April 5, 2018 EX-99.12

Sentinel Government Securities Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Touchstone Active Bond Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Sentinel Low Duration Bond Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Touchs

Exhibit (12) [VEDDER PRICE P.C. letterhead] October 27, 2017 Sentinel Government Securities Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Touchstone Active Bond Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Sentinel Low Duration Bond Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 452

April 5, 2018 N-14/A

Touchstone Funds Group Trust N-14/A

N-14/A 1 touchstone-projectscoutxtf.htm N-14/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2018 File No. 333-218333 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ ] Pre-Effective Amendment No. [X] Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Tr

February 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T. McGruder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Touchstone Funds Group Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o

February 27, 2018 N-Q

Touchstone Funds Group Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 tv486417nq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive

September 11, 2017 CORRESP

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September 11, 2017 Mr. Jeff Long Staff Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management ? Office of Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Touchstone Strategic Trust (File Nos. 002-80859 and 811-03651) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (File Nos. 033-70958 and 811-08104) Touchstone Institutional Funds Trust (File Nos. 333-119865 and 811-21113) Tou

August 24, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jill

August 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

EX-99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T. McGruder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Touchstone Funds Group Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light o

July 26, 2017 CORRESP

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.

July 25, 2017 EX-99.16.14.B

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (14)(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated January 19, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Sentinel Balanced Fund, Sentinel Common Stock Fund, Sentinel Government Securities Fund, Sentinel International Equity Fund, Sentinel Low Duration Bond Fund, Sentinel Multi-Asset Income Fund, Sentinel Small Company Fund, Sentinel Sustainable Core Opportunities Fund, Sentinel Total Return Bond Fund and Sentinel Unconstrained Bond Fund?s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended November 30, 2016.

July 25, 2017 N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2017

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2017 File No. 333-218333 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in C

July 25, 2017 CORRESP

July 24, 2017

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm July 24, 2017 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the “Trust”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-218333) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective dat

July 24, 2017 CORRESP

Target Fund

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July 20, 2017 COVER

Acquiring Fund

July 19, 2017 Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.

July 20, 2017 EX-99.14.A

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 14(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions ?Other Service Providers,? ?Financial Statements and Experts,? ?Touchstone Operating Fund Financial Highlights? and ?Representations of the Acquiring Trust? in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Pre-Effective Amendment Number 1 to the Registration Statement (Form N-14, No.

July 20, 2017 EX-99.16.14.B

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (14)(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the use and incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated January 19, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Sentinel Balanced Fund, Sentinel Common Stock Fund, Sentinel Government Securities Fund, Sentinel International Equity Fund, Sentinel Low Duration Bond Fund, Sentinel Multi-Asset Income Fund, Sentinel Small Company Fund, Sentinel Sustainable Core Opportunities Fund, Sentinel Total Return Bond Fund and Sentinel Unconstrained Bond Fund?s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended November 30, 2016, and which appears in the Registration Statement.

July 20, 2017 EX-99.16.11

[DLA Piper LLP (US) Letterhead] July 19, 2017

Exhibit (11) [DLA Piper LLP (US) Letterhead] July 19, 2017 Touchstone Funds Group Trust 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been asked to render an opinion relating to each of Touchstone Funds Group Trust (formerly known as each of ?Corona Investment Trust?, ?The Solon Funds?, ?TIP Institutional Funds?, ?Alpha Select Funds?

July 20, 2017 N-14/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 19, 2017

N-14/A 1 fp0026762n14a.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 19, 2017 File No. 333-218333 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 [ ] Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of R

July 19, 2017 CORRESP

Target Fund

July 19, 2017 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Jaea Hahn, Esq. Senior Counsel Re: Touchstone Strategic Trust (?TST?), Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-218331); Touchstone Funds Group Trust (?TFGT?), Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-218333) To the Commission: On behalf of TST a

July 19, 2017 CORRESP

July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Touchstone Funds Group Trust (the ?Trust?) Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-218333) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date for Pre-Effective Amen

May 30, 2017 EX-99.16 PWR OF ATTY

The undersigned Trustees hereby execute this Power of Attorney as of this April 18, 2017.

Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY Touchstone Strategic Trust Touchstone Flexible Income Fund Touchstone Sustainability and Impact Equity Fund Touchstone Balanced Fund Touchstone Large Cap Focused Fund Touchstone International Equity Fund Touchstone Small Company Fund TOUCHSTONE FUNDS GROUP TRUST Touchstone Active Bond Fund Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund Each of the undersigned Trustees of the Trusts named above hereby authorizes and appoints each of Terrie Wiedenheft, Meredyth Whitford, and Timothy S.

May 30, 2017 COVER

222 North LaSalle Street | Chicago, Illinois 60601 | T +1 312 609 7500 | F +1 312 609 5005 Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP, which operates in England and Wales, Vedder Price (CA), LLP, which operates in California, and Vedder Pr

May 30, 2017 Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.

May 30, 2017 EX-99.12 TAX OPINION

[Form of Tax Opinion] [TFGT – Existing Acquiring Fund]

Exhibit 12 [Form of Tax Opinion] [TFGT ? Existing Acquiring Fund] , 2017 Sentinel Government Securities Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Touchstone Active Bond Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Sentinel Low Duration Bond Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Sentinel Total Return Bond Fund One National Life Drive Montpelier, Vermont 05604 Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain U.

May 30, 2017 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (14)(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the use and incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated January 19, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Sentinel Balanced Fund, Sentinel Common Stock Fund, Sentinel Government Securities Fund, Sentinel International Equity Fund, Sentinel Low Duration Bond Fund, Sentinel Multi-Asset Income Fund, Sentinel Small Company Fund, Sentinel Sustainable Core Opportunities Fund, Sentinel Total Return Bond Fund and Sentinel Unconstrained Bond Fund?s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended November 30, 2016, and which appears in the Registration Statement.

May 30, 2017 N-14

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2017

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2017 File No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ?Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. (Check appropriate box or boxes) Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) (800)

May 30, 2017 EX-99.14 OTH CONSENT

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (14)(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm under the captions ?Other Service Providers,? ?Financial Statements and Experts? and ?Touchstone Operating Fund Financial Highlights? and ?Representations of the Acquiring Trust? in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Touchstone F

May 18, 2017 425

Touchstone Funds’ Acquisition of Sentinel Funds Q&A: Proposed Reorganizations of Sentinel Funds into Touchstone Funds

425 1 rule425-qaxmay2017.htm Filed by Touchstone Funds Group Trust pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Sentinel Group Funds, Inc. (File No. 002-10685) Touchstone Funds’ Acquisition of Sentinel Funds Q&A: Proposed Reorganizations of Sentinel Funds into Touchs

February 24, 2017 EX-99.906 CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T. McGruder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Touchstone Funds Group Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li

February 24, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jill

February 16, 2017 COVER

400 Broadway

400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202-3341 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

November 10, 2016 COVER

Sincerely, /s/ Meredyth A. Whitford Meredyth A. Whitford, Esq.

Western & Southern Financial Group® 400 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-6029 Fax: 513-629-1044 meredyth.

August 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T. McGruder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Touchstone Funds Group Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li

August 24, 2016 N-Q

Touchstone Funds Group Trust - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jill

August 24, 2016 N-Q

Touchstone Funds Group Trust - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08104 Touchstone Funds Group Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 303 Broadway, Suite 1100 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4203 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jill

August 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Exhibit 99.CERT Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jill T. McGruder, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Touchstone Funds Group Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in li

June 22, 2016 DEF 14C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Information Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ? Definitive Information Statement Touchstone Funds

April 19, 2016 CORRESP

WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP 400 BROADWAY CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP 400 BROADWAY CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 April 19, 2016 U.

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