Private Banks Splash Out For Red Packets in Year of The Tiger

Standard Chartered

A widely used Lunar New Year symbol for fertility, harvest, beauty and luxury, the orchid is the central point of focus for Standard Chartered’s red packets this year.

Staying in line with the floral theme, it also features a motif wishing for wealth and prosperity to «blossom like spring flowers in bloom» engraved in gold and embellished with a butterfly for the added symbol of vitality.

UBP

Geneva-headquartered pure-play Union Bancaire Privée introduced red packets featuring koi swimming through lotus flowers, lily buds and lily pads.

Featured in red, pink and gold versions, the hongbaos showcase a myriad of auspicious Chinese symbols that represent good fortunes, enlightenment, new beginnings and more.