noun
minister in charge of financial affairs
Abbreviated form of 金融担当大臣 (Minister of State for Financial Services). Used in news and official contexts.
See also: 金融担当大臣
金融担当相は記者会見で新たな規制案を発表した。
The minister in charge of financial affairs announced a new regulatory proposal at a press conference.
Full official title; 金融担当相 is the abbreviated form used in headlines and informal references.
Compound of 金融 (finance), 担当 (in charge), and 相 (minister).