NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) April 19, 2012--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today said it assigned its 'BB-f' fund credit quality and 'S4' volatility ratings on the iShares Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund. The iShares Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund is part of iShares Inc., a registered investment company that consists of more than 50 investment series or portfolios. The company was organized as a Maryland corporation on Aug. 31, 1994, and is authorized to have multiple series or portfolios. The company is an open-end management investment company registered with the U.S. SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The offering of the company's shares is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. BlackRock Fund
