1 EXHIBIT 14(a) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT ----------------------------- The Board of Directors and Shareholders AIM International Funds, Inc.: We consent to the use of our report on the AIM Asian Growth Fund (a portfolio of AIM International Funds, Inc.) dated December 3, 1999 included herein and the references to our firm under the heading "Financial Information" in the Statement of Additional Information and "Accountants" in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. /s/ KPMG LLP KPMG LLP Houston, Texas March 22, 2000