For the purpose of this module, 'Connected counterparties' includes companies or persons connected with the bank, including in particular subsidiaries and associated companies (whether such association is due to control or shareholding or otherwise), Directors and their associates (whether such association is due to control or family links or otherwise), management, and shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting power of the bank. In this context, family links means spouse, father, mother, sons, daughters, sisters and brothers.