With emerging markets struggling, brave investors are exploring the riskier frontier markets in search of profits.

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Emerging markets funds: A safer route to the frontier

James McKeigue highlights the week’s best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: how emerging markets are hurting too; the opportunities in oil; and how to profit from property scandals.

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MoneyWeek roundup: Profit from property scandals

Capital gains from foreign currency bank accounts will soon be tax free. That’s good news for non-doms and holiday home owners.

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Tax advice of the week: Transfer to a foreign bank account

The financial crisis was caused by rich people with too much money. Redistributing that money would help get us out of the mire.

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How the bonus culture caused the financial crisis – and how we can stop it happening again

Tom Bulford explains how a shark caught off Italy in the 17th century led to the birth of geology – and how that could pay off for you in 2012.

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The incredible story of the shark-tooth scientist

How do you make it easier for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder and not lose out on tax revenue? Simple – make the seller pay.

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Should the seller pay the stamp duty?

The European Central Bank thinks it sees an end to the debt crisis. The problem is – so do we, says Bill Bonner.

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The Great Correction continues

John Stepek highlights the week’s best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: the nasty shock from the supermarket; the father of all bubbles; and how best to tax rich foreigners.

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MoneyWeek roundup: A nasty shock at the supermarket

Most new entrants to the fund management business are beginning to understand that they need to compete on price. The established players don’t seem to get it.

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Do you think £50 is a ‘nominal’ amount of money?

December delivered a positive surprise for the retail sector, with overall sales up by an annual 4.1% in December and like-for-like sales up 2.2%, the best figure since April’s royal wedding-induced jump.

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Christmas cheer on the high street