Exhibit 14 Independent Auditors' Consent To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Travelers Series Fund Inc.: We consent to the incorporation by reference, of our report dated December 11, 2000 with respect to Smith Barney International Equity Portfolio and Smith Barney Pacific Basin Portfolio of Travelers Series Fund Inc., and to the reference to our firm under the headings "Financial Highlights" and "Experts" in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement included in this Registration Statement on Form N-14. KPMG LLP New York, New York February 20, 2001