Pressing issues like the shifts in banking teams at various firms following Citi's exit from the business to major ratings changes make the ranking.

In his letter of resignation, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said an attempt by the Trump White House to remove him could create a "distraction" for the Fed. He plans to retain his seat on the Board of Governors, which expires in 2032.

Pressing issues include market reactions to a second Trump administration, increased oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission and more.

The top five bond financings came in above $5 billion.

Issuance of housing bonds for the first half of the year was at $22.243 billion in 357 issues, up 31.7% from 1H 2023's figure of $16.891 billion in 381 issues.

The top 10 financial advisors for housing deals accounted for $12.595 billion in the first half of 2024.

The top 10 underwriters for healthcare issuance accounted for $20.056 billion in the first half of 2024.