The session discussed ICANN-approved transfers, specifically focusing on bulk transfers involving registrars and their coordination. Proposed Preliminary Agreements were examined, with a spotlight on two major topics: full portfolio transfers (bulk transfers) and change of sponsorship (partial bulk transfers). We were encouraged to review Proposed Preliminary Agreements #1 and #4 before the upcoming meeting on August 29. The Working Group proposed that Registry Operators be allowed to charge a fee for transferring domain name portfolios between ICANN-accredited registrars, while considering circumstances where fees could be waived. The discussion revolved around ensuring transparent and predictable pricing while safeguarding registrants' interests. There were conversations about defining fee ceilings and avoiding abusive pricing practices. Care must be taken to distinguish between bulk transfers for economic reasons (no ICANN approval), ICANN initiated transfers (i.e. termination of a registrar), and those in question (ICANN approved). Participants debated the responsibility of the entity initiating a transfer, raising concerns about practicality, incentives, and potential complications. The importance of balancing the needs of the ecosystem while considering the impact on registrants emerged as a key theme. Overall, the meeting aimed to strike a balance between flexible pricing for Registry Operators and preventing unreasonable fees, with a focus on registrants' welfare and ongoing engagement. Smaller registrants are typically involved by domain registration through resellers (the sponsorship case). In cases of changing legal environments, such as the example of Brexit, resellers might be compelled to switch registrars due to shifts in regulatory frameworks. These transitions potentially involve bulk transfers of domain portfolios which might fell in this category. Meeting link: https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/2023-08-22+Transfer+Policy+Review +PDP+WG+Call