We consent to the use of our reports dated October 23, 2025, with respect to the financial statements of BNY Mellon International Fund and BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, each a series of the BNY Mellon Funds Trust, as of August 31, 2025, incorporated herein by reference and to the reference to our firm under the headings “Fund Details – Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements and Experts” in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement.