Global infrastructure asset manager Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) has closed its Asian regional infrastructure platform with US$3.1 billion in capital commitments. The platform includes the Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund, which reached its hard cap of US$2.3 billion, and specialist investment vehicles. Investors included pension funds New Mexico State Investment Council and PGGM. The platform will focus on investment opportunities in transportation, communications, utilities, power, energy and waste management assets across Asia.