Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Financial Highlights" and to the use of our report dated December 3, 1999 with respect to ING Global Information Technology Fund (one of the funds comprising ING Funds Trust), which is incorporated by reference, in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of ING Funds Trust. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP By: ERNST & YOUNG LLP New York, New York December 7, 2000 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT The Board of Directors Pilgrim Global Technology Fund, Inc.: We consent to the use of our report on the Pilgrim Global Technology Fund, Inc. incorporated herein by reference. /s/ KPMG LLP By: KPMG LLP Los Angeles, California December 14, 2000