Exhibit No. EX-99.14  -  Auditor's Consent





                                                            Exhibit No. EX-99.14



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the use of our report on Brinson U.S.  Large Cap Equity Fund dated
August  3,  2001,  which is  incorporated  by  reference,  in this  Registration
Statement on Form N-14 of The UBS Funds (formerly The Brinson Funds).



                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
                                          ERNST & YOUNG LLP


 New York, New York
 June 28, 2002