Exhibit 99(14)(a)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on
Form N-14 (the "Registration Statement") of our report dated December 30, 2008,
relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Seligman
Emerging Markets Fund, Seligman International Growth Fund and Seligman Global
Growth Fund, portfolios comprising Seligman Global Fund Series, Inc. appearing
in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR of Seligman Global Fund Series, Inc. for the
year ended October 31, 2008.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, New York

April 13, 2009