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Hong Kong Banks Offer Gold Gifts to Attract Wealthy Clients

2/16/2026

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Hong Kong banks entice high-net-worth clients during Lunar New Year with gold gifts.
Authorities expect 1.43 million mainland visitors, up 6% from last year.
Major banks, including Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Standard Chartered Bank, Citigroup, and DBS Bank, promote gold.
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank offer gold-related promotions, including a gold medal lucky draw.
Gold price peaked at US$5,608 per ounce in January and is below US$5,000.

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Story summary

Hong Kong banks entice high-net-worth clients during Lunar New Year with gold gifts.
Authorities expect 1.43 million mainland visitors, up 6% from last year.
Major banks, including Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Standard Chartered Bank, Citigroup, and DBS Bank, promote gold.
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank offer gold-related promotions, including a gold medal lucky draw.
Gold price peaked at US$5,608 per ounce in January and is below US$5,000.