Red Packet 2026: Private Banks Galloping Into the Year of the Fire Horse

As Asia prepares for the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse, the private banking industry has unveiled its annual collection of ornate and highly sought after red packets, also known as lai see or hongbao. These premium designs, which often symbolize prosperity and good fortune, represent a centuries old tradition that global financial institutions use to connect with their high net worth clients across the region.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 16, 2026, 6:27 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from finews.asia

Symbolic Designs for the Year of the Horse

Many banks have incorporated the horse, the central zodiac animal for 2026, into their designs to represent strength, speed, and blossoming success.

J.P. Morgan Private Bank: Features a bold design with a gold Fire Horse and patterns inspired by traditional Chinese coins.

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management: Showcases a galloping gold horse enclosed within a medallion inspired by traditional paper cut designs.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management: Adorns a majestic horse with floral patterns to symbolize momentum and growth.

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank: Draws inspiration from the Eight Horses of King Mu, a classic motif in Chinese art.