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Banks Distribute Cash, Gold Gifts for Lunar New Year

2/20/2026

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On February 19, Bank of China (Hong Kong) will give 15,000 staff HK$500 and an expanded gift hamper as a return-to-work lai see.
HSBC Holdings plc and Hang Seng Bank are distributing HK$500 to nearly 26,000 staff.
Banks are courting high-net-worth customers with gold souvenirs and luxury experiences, anticipating 1.43 million mainland visitors during Lunar New Year.
Gold has become a focal point, with banks offering gold-themed gifts as gold prices rise.

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Story summary

On February 19, Bank of China (Hong Kong) will give 15,000 staff HK$500 and an expanded gift hamper as a return-to-work lai see.
HSBC Holdings plc and Hang Seng Bank are distributing HK$500 to nearly 26,000 staff.
Banks are courting high-net-worth customers with gold souvenirs and luxury experiences, anticipating 1.43 million mainland visitors during Lunar New Year.
Gold has become a focal point, with banks offering gold-themed gifts as gold prices rise.