Brussels, 02/03/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, Coreper adopted the Swedish Presidency compromise on the draft directive on investment funds that aims to adapt the 1985 directive that governs the operation of these funds to the new market situation, by increasing the level of consumer protection, and, thereby, confidence in financial products. The agreement, adopted through a qualified majority (Luxembourg voted against and Denmark abstained) puts an end to several months of debates on...