[APAC webinar] Debt, savings, and investing in 2026: The new consumer squeeze

Join our YouGov experts on 13 May 2026, to unpack fresh survey data on the trade-offs consumers are making in 2026. From spending cutbacks to debt dependence and investment hesitation, this webinar explores what the new consumer squeeze means for financial services brands, and for anyone tracking broader consumer demand. The markets we will be covering are Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and India.

The webinar will cover:

• How many consumers in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and India feel they are getting ahead, keeping up, or falling behind?
• How are consumers adjusting spending and saving under pressure?
• Which types of debt are most common, and what are they used for?
• Why are many savers still not investing?
• How much cash savings do they have to absorb potential financial shocks?

Date: 13 May 2026

Time: 3.30PM AEST, 1.30PM SGT/HKT, 11AM IST

Don’t miss out on a data-driven analysis of the financial pressures shaping consumer demand in 2026.

Meet the speakers

Fumin Rianto, Research Director, YouGov Australia

Fumin is Research Director at YouGov Australia. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney and a Master of Marketing from the University of Technology Sydney.

With more than 10 years of experience in conducting and delivering quantitative and qualitative market research, Fumin has developed deep expertise in the financial services sector, spanning banking, superannuation, insurance, investment, and wealth management. He has led numerous projects exploring investor sentiment, adviser relationships, product development, brand health and customer experience, helping clients translate complex financial behaviours into clear, actionable insights. Beyond financial services, Fumin also works closely with clients across travel and tourism, technology, FMCG, not-for-profit and the public sector, supporting them with evidence-based strategies to drive growth and strengthen their connection with customers.

Ashwath Rajan, Account Director, YouGov India

Ashwath is an Account Director at YouGov India and his role entails leading the commercial team across business development and key account management functions.

Ashwath has a background focused on creating strong strategic partnerships from an enterprise level. An experienced individual with a history of success across a host of companies like GFK, Nielsen and a breadth of functions including research, analytics, consulting and business development. Throughout his experience of 15+ years, Ashwath’s specific focus has been on building long-term relationships, and he strives to provide solutions to YouGov’s clients that propels sustainable growth for them.

Dicky Li, Business Development Manager, YouGov Hong Kong

Dicky Li is a Business Development professional at YouGov, with over 8 years of experience driving client growth and partnerships across Asia. Based in Hong Kong, he has built a strong track record in helping organizations leverage data-driven insights to make better decisions.

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